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Compare Merritt Island to Fort Lauderdale
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Merritt Island (CDP) | Fort Lauderdale (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 177,175 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $43,893 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $297,200 |
| White | 89% | 62% |
| Black | 4% | 32% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 23% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 42 |
| Rentals | 25% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Fort Lauderdale?
A: Merritt Island has a much smaller population count than Fort Lauderdale: 36380 compared with 177175 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Fort Lauderdale?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Fort Lauderdale?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Fort Lauderdale does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 47% for Fort Lauderdale.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merritt Island may include: Palm-Harbor, Ormond-Beach, and Vero-Beach-South.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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